Round Square

The school's World Food Day 2024 celebrations engaged students across all age groups in understanding food inequality, food insecurity, and responsible consumption. Primary Years Programme (PYP) students explored these ideas through discussions, posters, and interactive games that emphasized sharing and reducing food waste. Middle Years Programme (MYP) students examined both historical and modern perspectives on unequal food access through skits, discussions, crosswords, and participation in the FAO poster competition, where they creatively combined Indian cultural elements with global themes. Senior students delved deeper into the systemic causes and impacts of food scarcity, as well as possible technological and scientific solutions. Activities such as a video featuring "Freddie the Foodie" and a jeopardy game highlighted the contrast between food waste and hunger.

Aligned with the theme "Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better Future" and the goal of Zero Hunger, the event successfully raised awareness, strengthened critical thinking, and inspired students to take action toward solving global food challenges.

The school hosted PETA India's animatronic elephant, Ellie, to educate students from LKG to Grade 8 about animal welfare and conservation. Through engaging, age-appropriate sessions, mentors and student leaders encouraged empathy for elephants and raised awareness about the challenges faced by captive animals. Ellie's storytelling approach helped students connect emotionally with the message, making it easier for them to understand and reflect on animal cruelty and compassion.

During the sessions, particularly in the Primary Years Programme (PYP), students engaged in meaningful discussions about how everyday activities, such as attending animal circuses or rides, may contribute to animal harm. Volunteers guided students to think critically and explore practical ways to show empathy in their daily lives. The event's success was driven by strong collaboration among 65 student volunteers, who carefully planned, practiced, and delivered interactive sessions that were both impactful and engaging.

DAIS Grade 7 student leaders hosted a postcard attended by 30 schools across 7 countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, the UAE, and India. The Postcard, themed "NEVERODDOREVEN", a palindrome symbolizing equality was conceptualized by three passionate Round Square co-curricular students as part of a module on the IDEAL of Internationalism. It focused on exploring equity and equality through diverse global perspectives, encouraging delegates to reflect on fairness within their own communities.

Extensive preparation went into the event, including training 51 student leaders who facilitated 17 breakout rooms for over 200 delegates. Through mock sessions, feedback, and collaboration with senior mentors and teachers, the team curated engaging and thought-provoking activities. The session began with an original composition on equality, followed by a powerful introductory video and an interactive game, "Put a Letter Down," which encouraged critical thinking. Breakout room discussions enabled meaningful debates and sharing of perspectives, while a final activity had delegates evaluate real-life situations on a scale of equality. The Postcard successfully inspired students to recognize inequality and emphasized the importance of speaking up as a first step toward building a more just and fair world.

The middle school World Food Day sessions focused on raising awareness about food wastage and its global impact. Through debatable questions and interactive discussions, students explored the consequences of food waste, its disposal, and how local actions can affect global food systems. These activities encouraged students to reflect on their own habits, such as portion control in the cafeteria, and recognize the urgency of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger. The planning process included student-led interviews, pre-recorded videos, and statistical insights, which helped build a deeper understanding of the issue. Reflection through exit tickets showed a positive shift in students' attitudes toward food consumption and waste.

For primary students, the objective was to build awareness about the journey of food from production to consumption. Using the relatable example of fries in a "farm to fries" concept, leaders helped students understand the effort involved in growing, processing, and preparing food. This approach encouraged younger learners to value food more and reduce wastage by recognizing the time and resources invested in bringing food to their plates.

The Round Square Postcard hosted by DAIS on 29th March 2023, themed "Music and Moods," was a vibrant and immersive global event that brought together over 175 delegates from 19 schools across 8 countries. Conceptualised after months of dedicated planning by student leaders from Grades 7–9, under the guidance of their mentors, the Postcard stood out for its creativity, scale, and seamless execution. With 51 baraza leaders facilitating 17 breakout rooms, the event not only set a record within the Round Square network but also reflected the strength of student leadership and collaboration. The atmosphere on campus was electric, as student hosts conducted the session live, balancing excitement and responsibility while ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for participants worldwide.

The event itself was thoughtfully structured to maximise interaction and reflection. It began with a compelling introduction, including a teaser and a student-led video exploring how music influences emotions across different contexts. Delegates then moved into breakout rooms where they participated in dynamic activities such as "Guess the Genre" and "Let's Add a Twist," encouraging them to connect music with personal experiences and cultural perspectives. These smaller discussions fostered meaningful exchanges and allowed students to engage more deeply with the theme. The session concluded with a reflective segment and inspiring keynote talks by DAIS alumni Armaan Bivji and Sanket Guha, who shared their journeys in music and insights into its emotional and professional significance. Overall, the Postcard successfully highlighted the universal language of music while strengthening global connections and student engagement.

A student-led initiative at DAIS was organized to address the global food crisis, with a focus on food wastage and production, in support of World Food Day. Planned and executed by students from Grades 8–12, the event included a short assembly for Grades 1–7 and awareness sessions for middle school students. Volunteers created engaging videos and a trailer highlighting food wastage in the school canteen, promoting mindful consumption through smaller portions, and showcasing sustainable practices like converting food waste into compost using the school's AGA composter. These efforts aimed to raise awareness about reducing food waste both in school and at home.

The assembly featured a play illustrating the journey of food from "farm to table," emphasizing the effort involved in food production through the perspective of a farmer. Practical tips such as avoiding over-purchasing, finishing meals, and accepting imperfect produce were shared to encourage responsible habits. Additionally, interactive sessions and class-to-class campaigns for Grades 8 and 9 deepened students' understanding of the food crisis, connecting school-level wastage to global implications. Through discussions and collaborative problem-solving, students were encouraged to reflect on their actions and contribute to long-term solutions for a more sustainable future.

AARSA, a Round Square virtual conference centred on the theme of self-care, was ideated, planned, and executed by over 50 students aged 12–14, with guidance from senior mentors. Built on the idea that "self-care isn't a luxury, it's a necessity," the conference focused on service to self, encouraging students to reflect inward. Months of meticulous planning, including mock sessions and technical rehearsals, ensured a seamless and engaging experience. On 13th April, the conference welcomed over 250 delegates, beginning with an introductory video and keynote address that emphasized the importance of self-care. Interactive activities such as Bamboozle and "Share a Compliment" allowed delegates to connect, express emotions, and build a positive, supportive environment.

The conference continued with two baraza sessions that encouraged deeper reflection through activities like Sid the Self-Care Soda's situations, word association games, and "Who am I?" exercises, helping students explore their identities, emotions, and personal well-being. Keynote speakers Ms. Iram Khan and Ms. Rachna Shah highlighted the importance of self-care and shared practical strategies, while creative elements like the mascot Sid added energy and engagement. The event concluded with reflections, an interactive "Self-care or not?" activity, and a vote of thanks. Beyond the conference, DAIS student leaders also mentored peers from École Alsacienne, sharing insights on planning and leadership. Overall, AARSA successfully created a safe, reflective space that empowered students, fostered global connections, and left a lasting impact on all participants.

The Round Square Postcard "LaughTopia," hosted by DAIS on March 16th 2022, focused on using humour as a tool for self-expression and maintaining a positive mindset. The event began with an engaging session by keynote speaker Ms. Meghana Gandhi, who encouraged delegates to embrace positivity through an interactive activity called "Yes, Let's." Delegates then moved into breakout rooms where they participated in fun yet reflective games such as "Riddle Ride," "Larry's Laughable Problem," and "LaughOmeter," all designed to help them reframe challenging situations with humour and optimism. These activities allowed students to connect laughter with resilience and emotional well-being.

The planning process involved extensive discussions among student leaders, who initially explored broader themes of self-expression before narrowing it down to humour as a meaningful and relatable approach. With guidance from mentors and Round Square representatives, the team carefully designed interactive sessions, visuals, and content to ensure both engagement and reflection. After the baraza sessions, delegates returned for group discussions and participated in a light-hearted "Never Have I Ever" reflection, sharing relatable experiences from student life. Overall, LaughTopia successfully created a joyful and safe space for students to explore positivity, connect with peers globally, and learn to view everyday challenges from a brighter perspective.

As part of a DAIS Round Square initiative, Grade 11 student volunteers conducted a two-week World Food Day awareness campaign from 1st to 20th October, engaging students from UKG to Grade 10. Through a mix of videos, quizzes, games, storytelling, and discussions, they highlighted key topics such as food wastage, the journey of food from farm to fork, and the effort involved in producing meals. The sessions aimed to instill a sense of responsibility among students, encouraging them to adopt healthier eating habits and reduce food waste at home and within their communities. Supported by teachers and Round Square mentors, the initiative successfully made learning both engaging and impactful.

The planning process began in mid-September, with student leaders carefully designing age-appropriate sessions while maintaining a consistent core message: that food, though essential, is also a privilege and should not be wasted. The campaign received highly positive responses, with students demonstrating thoughtful reflection and offering practical solutions such as taking smaller portions, sharing excess food, feeding animals, and properly managing leftovers. The initiative not only raised awareness but also fostered a culture of mindfulness and responsibility, leaving a lasting impact on the school community beyond the duration of the event.

On 20th October 2021, DAIS hosted a Round Square Postcard titled "Colours of India," bringing together over 170 delegates aged 11–13 from seven countries. The event aimed to showcase India's diverse and vibrant culture through the lens of colours, beginning with an introductory video highlighting traditions, festivals, food, attire, and art across the North, South, East, and West regions. Delegates from countries such as Armenia, Japan, Jordan, South Africa, Tanzania, the United States, and India actively participated, sharing the cultural significance of colours through a pre-task. Breakout baraza rooms, led by 37 trained student leaders under the mentorship of Ms. Manisha Nanda and Ms. Pratima Sridhar, featured engaging games and activities that encouraged cultural exchange and comparison.

The planning process began months in advance, evolving from a small group of Grade 6 students into a large, collaborative team. Through extensive brainstorming, mock sessions, and feedback, the team refined their activities and presentations, further strengthened by a Baraza training session led by Round Square expert Mr. Duncan Hossack. The event concluded with a reflective activity titled "Culture Craze," where delegates responded to questions using interactive prompts, leading to enthusiastic participation and meaningful reflection. The Postcard was highly successful, not only for its scale and engagement but also for fostering global connections, cultural appreciation, and confidence among student leaders, leaving a lasting impact on both participants and organizers.

On 10th and 11th May 2021, DAIS hosted METANOIA: Discover and Express Yourself through the Arts, a student-led, teacher-mentored Round Square event that brought together 120 delegates aged 11–13 from 17 schools across South Asia and the Gulf region, along with a 20-student DAIS delegation. Organized by over 85 students from Grades 9–12 under the guidance of Ms. Manisha Nanda and Ms. Pratima Sridhar, the event aimed to explore self-expression through the arts. It featured inspiring keynote sessions by DAIS alumni Ms. Janavi Folmsbee and Mr. Ranveer Allahbadia, who shared their personal journeys of creativity and individuality, encouraging delegates to embrace their passions and express themselves authentically.

The two-day event offered immersive workshops across five art forms Dance, Drama, Art, Writing, and Music each designed to foster creativity and confidence. Activities ranged from improvisational skits and gibberish communication in drama, to poetry writing and storytelling in writing, and innovative art creation using unconventional materials. Dance sessions explored multiple styles with creative challenges, while music workshops allowed delegates to express themselves through performances and collaborative activities. Baraza sessions further enriched the experience through discussions, games, and reflections, helping students connect and deepen their understanding of self-expression. Overall, Metanoia created a dynamic and supportive platform for students to explore their identities, communicate emotions, and appreciate the transformative power of the arts.

Samaanta, a student-led global perspectives symposium, was conceptualized during the lockdown as DAIS students reflected on the growing urgency of gender inequality. Organized by students from Grades 10 and 11, the virtual event brought together 215 delegates from 36 schools worldwide to explore gender inequality through diverse cultural lenses. The symposium began with an impactful keynote by filmmaker Ms. Vibha Bakshi, who shared insights from her work on gender injustice in India and emphasized the importance of involving all genders in driving change. This was followed by cultural presentations from international delegations, including countries such as Chile, Japan, UAE, South Africa, Peru, and Bangladesh, which highlighted how gender inequality manifests differently across societies while also showcasing efforts to address it.

Delegates then engaged in baraza discussions, where they shared personal experiences, analysed stereotypes through film clips, and explored both subtle and explicit forms of inequality. These discussions encouraged critical thinking and empathy, ultimately leading participants to propose actionable solutions such as promoting education, challenging stereotypes, and empowering communities. The outcomes were consolidated into creative expressions like pledges, poems, and posters, serving as commitments toward change. Overall, Samaanta successfully fostered meaningful dialogue, global awareness, and a sense of responsibility among students, inspiring them to take active steps toward achieving gender equality in their own communities.

“Welcome to India” - a postcard hosted by DAIS on the 29th July, 2020, had over 39 participants from schools across India, South Africa, Oman, Dubai and Japan. During the postcard, various aspects of Indian culture and popular Indian practices were discussed extensively. Additionally, several similarities and differences between Indian and other cultures were also brought out through fruitful discussions.

The student Core team collaborated with their teachers in the initial planning stage to scaffold the 90 minute session module to bring out the theme of the postcard. The team conducted their research on Indian culture and traditions. This helped them while ideating the 5 key aspects that they would focus on during the postcard. They worked out a schedule and the team outlined the structure of their postcard by planning on the key topics of discussion to be included in this informal interactive session. They brainstormed to plan interesting games that would stimulate discussion and engage the participants. The games were finalized keeping in mind the varying levels of familiarity with the Indian culture, which would help involve all the participants. The students came up with an interesting set of questions that could be used to spark conversation promoting a dialogue between the participants. They shared the information on India in the form of a short interactive PPT including traditional practices that originated in India to sharing the diversity in our art, culture, food, festivals etc.

The postcard session started with an icebreaker on how everyone had kept themselves occupied in lockdown.

This helped the students get familiar with the others in the group. This was followed by the presentation that highlighted the dances, cuisine, and languages among other aspects of Indian culture. Everyone was then given the opportunity to elaborate on their response submitted to the stimulus questions: Why would you want to come to India? or What about India fascinates you? These responses resulted in some wonderful insight into the beauty and diversity of India.

For the next half an hour of the session, all participants were split into different breakout sessions, named after popular Indian sports such as Khokho and Shatranj. To get to know one another better, they each introduced themselves in their mother tongue (regional language). After a few engaging and interactive games, the students delved into the crux of the postcard: learning more about Indian culture as well as sharing perspectives from their own cultures. The conversations proved to be incredibly insightful, interesting, and effectively conveyed the theme of our postcard – Welcome to India.

Everyone moved back to the main meeting and one volunteer representing each breakout session summarized their discussion and shared their learnings. During the concluding stage of the session, the participants played “react if you relate” - a game where they would raise their hand if they related to the given experience. The floor was then opened for questions and comments, which opened up more discussions that ranged from Maggi to Bollywood to Lockdown habits.

In conclusion, the postcard yielded meaningful discussion as it helped broaden perspectives and provided students an opportunity to share their opinions on their culture. The postcard connected students from across the world and received overwhelmingly positive feedback. Some of the encouraging feedback statements were:

"I attended the postcard today and it was really fun. This was my first time and I thought it was going to be a formal one but it was a really interactive session and I would like to attend more sessions like these.”

"That was wonderful - well done! You must have put a lot of work in - your students were so well prepared and a real credit to the school. Please pass on a big thank you and congratulations from me.”

The DAIS postcard – ‘Welcome to India’, proved to be a huge success and was an enriching experience for both participants and hosts. While it helped the participants learn something new about the culture of India, it helped the host students experience the pride of belonging to a country rich in culture, traditions and diversity.

- Round Square Core Team for DAIS hosted Postcard - Welcome to India

Our school hosted its second Round Square Conference in October 2014. It was the first time that DAIS hosted the Young Round Square Conference. The excitement in middle school was infectious as each one of us wanted to be involved in the conference. The event started with the participation of the entire middle school section in designing the logo reflecting our conference theme - ‘Save, Sustain, Survive’. This illustration by Shreya Goenka from class 7 was chosen as the Conference logo. Our school hosted around 200 delegates from all over India and the South Asia and Gulf Region.

The unique features of this conference included the hosting of most of the delegate students by the DAIS parents. This helped the delegates have a home away from home and a family to go back to at the end of a day. The participation of NGO students from Muktangan, Akanksha and Across the Road as conference delegates lent an inclusive nature to the conference.

We got down to diligent preparation in the run up to the conference. We rehearsed long hour after hour, missing classes for putting together a cultural programme for the Inaugural Ceremony depicting the theme and the need for a sustainable development of the Earth. We met up during breaks to discuss the Barazza topics on subjects as vast as ‘Perennial conflict between People and Nature’, ‘Nature and Illegal Wildlife Trade’, ‘Birds in the Urban Context etc.’

Our teachers Ms. Manisha and Ms. Pratima hustled and bustled around, coordinating the logistics with other schools for their delegates, putting together the agenda and schedules and getting us up to date on the conference and our tasks and chores.

Finally the day came, our guest delegates arrived from all over the world. The delegates from 5 schools took part in the Pre-Conference Service Project at Kumbharghar lead by Ms. Kavita Dyas, along with three students from the Service Core group and three students from the middle school. The main tasks here included completing the flooring of the primary school, building the walls of a house for one of the village families and digging the foundation of a new house. The mid-project break at Imagica served to brighten the students who relaxed and bonded with each other after completing the physically challenging work over the two days.

Back in Mumbai schools that were to be a part of the Mumbai Darshan programme had started to arrive and were picked up by the host parents. We got an opportunity to host girls and boys from different schools at our homes – it was just so exciting to have somebody who was a complete stranger become part of our family in just 3 days.

The brief six hour Mumbai Darshan on the 9th of October gave the delegates a sense of vibrancy and liveliness of the metropolis. The visit to the famous sights of this city like the Gateway of India, the Marine Drive, the Colaba Causeway and Mani Bhavan gave the delegates an introduction into the history and culture of Mumbai.

The Welcome Dinner was a memorable evening starting with a cultural performance by the participating delegates. An enthusiastic audience applauded and cheered all the varied performances - the Bhangra, Spanish Salsa and Flamenco, Hindi poems right to retro music, plays and skits. It was a heavy mix of music, dance and drama. This was followed by standup comedy by our Drama teachers, Mr. Gupta and Mr. Pillow along with a round of icebreakers to get us familiar with each other.

After a sumptuous dinner, we went home exhausted yet excited, waiting keenly for the days to come and what they held for us.

Day 2 started with the Inaugural Ceremony. Keeping with the tradition all RS Conference’s the flag-bearers from each participating school marched up with pride. After the lighting of the customary lamp by our distinguished guests – Mr. Ranjan Biswas and Mr. Sunjoy Monga, the welcome address was given by our Head, Ms. Munshi.

The cultural programme started with a spectacular performance of Yoga Asanas, invoking Lord Ganesha’s blessings, followed by a dance performance portraying the Five elements of nature and a thought provoking skit with an Animal court seeking justice against the innumerable plights caused by the humans.

This was followed by an interactive session by Mr. Ranjan Biswas addressing issues like global warming and pollution. and ways we can help slow it down, what stayed with us is that while humans need nature to survive, nature does not need humans and still gives herself selflessly to us.

After the inspiring talk by our keynote speaker we headed to our Barazza Groups. We debated the pros and cons of diverse topics like ‘Pros and cons of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge’, ‘Computers versus Paper’ and many others.

Next, we boarded the buses to visit the green lungs of Mumbai – the Mahim Nature Park, the “green haven” in our otherwise very concrete city. We walked around the park to see its natural beauty and biodiversity - insects, birds and plants. The delegates loved the green walk – our city’s ocean plus greenery makes it a unique attraction.

On the 3rd day we woke up at the crack of dawn and headed to school. We then boarded our school buses to go to Sanjay Gandhi National Park – the only forest in the heart of our metropolitan city.

We were split into two groups with one heading for a trek to explore the park and its natural habitants and the other group went to the Kanheri caves to see the relics of Buddhism. On the trek we saw all types of animals ranging from crabs to lizards, spiders to birds and for most of us this was a thrilling and exhausting experience.

We then had a stimulating conversation with our second key note speaker – the distinguished Mr Sunjoy Monga. He spoke to us about the unique national park, its inhabitants and our responsibilities as humans towards other animal and bird species and nature. The highlight of Mr. Monga’s speech was the fact that it took place in one of the 108 Kanheri Caves.

We then reached the last leg of the day where we had a mini Barazza session and wrote down Barazza group statements and our reflections and ‘take-homes’ from the conference so far.

We then reached the last leg of the day where we had a mini Barazza session and wrote down Barazza group statements and our reflections and ‘take-homes’ from the conference so far.

Day 4 started with us doing our bit for nature and giving back a little. We planted small trees in dug up pits which were made behind our school, and filled it with manure and soil. We came back – hot and exhausted to school, grateful for our housekeepers and gardeners.

Day 4 started with us doing our bit for nature and giving back a little. We planted small trees in dug up pits which were made behind our school, and filled it with manure and soil. We came back – hot and exhausted to school, grateful for our housekeepers and gardeners.

This was followed by a creative art session where we made ‘Best out of Waste’ using reused paper to make paper mache, boxes, etc.

The concluding session of our Conference took place in the auditorium where each Barazza Group presented their statements. These reflections by individual groups were collated together and the Conference statement was declared by the President and Vice-president of the Young Round Square Conference 2014.

The concluding session of our Conference took place in the auditorium where each Barazza Group presented their statements. These reflections by individual groups were collated together and the Conference statement was declared by the President and Vice-president of the Young Round Square Conference 2014.

All participating delegates received their certificates from Ms. Munshi

We rounded up to say our goodbyes, our hugs and our promises to keep in touch and to ‘look after our planet always, always’.

All participating delegates received their certificates from Ms. Munshi

We rounded up to say our goodbyes, our hugs and our promises to keep in touch and to ‘look after our planet always, always’.

We rounded up to say our goodbyes, our hugs and our promises to keep in touch and to ‘look after our planet always, always’.

It was truly an incredible 4 day experience – we came back enriched with knowledge to nurture and protect our planet forever.

It was truly an incredible 4 day experience – we came back enriched with knowledge to nurture and protect our planet forever.

Let us together end the conflict between man and nature! -- Aditi Aranganathan (Lawrence School, Lovedale)

We can’t survive without nature… but nature can survive without us! – Barazza group ‘Sea’

We can save the environment by not cutting trees and not wasting water as there is less than 1% fresh water on the Earth – Annu Badgujjar ( Motilal Nehru Sports School)

If the environment crumbles down, we go down with it – Insha Lakhani

(Dhirubhai Ambani International School)

Our Mother Earth is in a critical condition. She must get well soon – Amar Sameer

(Indian School, Oman)

By DAIS YRS Delegates
- Tara Agarwal & Prisha Mangat

BOOND-a single droplet of water can change our lives. In keeping with this theme DAIS hosted its first ever Round Square conference (11th Nov to 15th Nov 2010) on the topic of water conservation. Nineteen schools from South Asia and the Gulf region participated in BOOND On the first day of the conference the delegates arrived at Swadeshi (Reliance Guest House) which was followed by a tour of the city. The Mumbai tour gave the delegates a chance to interact with each other. This was followed by a magnificent welcome dinner for all the delegates.

The next morning began with the inaugural ceremony of the conference held at DAIS. This was followed by an interactive session with the eminent film maker, Mr.Shekhar Kapoor. The regional director of Round Square then declared the conference open.

Inspired by the Keynote speech the delegates then headed into the classrooms for baraza session. The baraza sessions highlighted ‘water issues’ all over the world as students came together to discuss possible solutions for the issue..

These discussions were a window into the diversity of viewpoints of students from different cultures and countries who attended the conference.

The delegates were then transported to Matheran, a hill station outside of Mumbai. Since the hill station is vehicle free, the delegates walked upto ‘RUGBY’ – the DAIS study center at Matheran. Delegates were assigned rooms and settled in for a 2 days fun filled conference.

DAY 1:

The next morning we were split into groups for service and adventure activities.

The service activities included.

1) Pay Master Park Clean up and tree plantation

2) Service activities at Hasachipatti village

3) Making water Mangers for Horses of Matheran

DAY 2:

The next morning, the delegates were taken for a trek see the impressive flora and fauna of Matheran and the wonderful symbiotic relationship between humans and animals as they coexisted in this beautiful hill station. They were accompanied by wildlife specialists from the awareness project ‘Kids for Tigers’ who highlighted specific details about the animals they saw.

On their return, the delegates had another interactive question and answer session, this time conducted by the famous Environmentalist, Mr. Bittu Sehgal. He is also the editor of the environmental magazine, ‘Sanctuary Asia.’

Delegates took a break by visiting the local market where they soaked in the sights, smells and sounds of the bazaar. The typical shopping included handicrafts, leather products and delicious food items such as walnut fudge and the numerous varieties of chikki.

When they returned to The Rugby, they were treated by nature to an off season shower of rain. Even though the unpredictable rain marred their plans of an outdoor cultural programme (skits performed by all the schools) followed by a barbeque and dancing, it did not dampen their spirits as they carried out the festivities in the dining area. Each school had something to express through song, dance and skits.

After this came the much awaited - THE DJ NIGHT!!! Everyone had an marvelous time as they danced till 1 am, until the teachers literally packed delegates off to sleep.

The conference not only left students with loads of knowledge, it also left them with memories which would remain with them forever and friendships that they will cherish forever. The conference was not only a lot of fun but it also covered the Round Square IDEALS:

Internationalism – Delegates met and interacted with students from diverse cultures and back grounds
Democracy – Each group voted for a delegate who would represent their baraaza
Environment – The whole conference was based on water conservation
Adventure – Delegates did many adventure activities
Leadership – Baraza representatives and volunteer leaders
Service – Delegates participated in various service activities

The whole conference was an enriching and fulfilling experience.
By
Karan Toshniwal
Beverly Lobo
Vedant Jain
Ravi Jalan
Karron Bansal
Rhea Goenka